Obstetrics
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Plan B vending machine in Boston goes viral
A group of students at Boston University installed the vending machine to dispense emergency contraception at a lower cost for students.
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Her ex-husband is suing a clinic over the abortion she had 4 years ago
Experts said this rare tactic could become more common, as anti-abortion groups have signaled their desire to further limit reproductive rights....
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Nurse midwives step up to provide prenatal care after two rural hospitals shutter birthing centers
The loss of a hospital obstetrics unit can make finding local maternity care harder for rural families.
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Late summer heat may bring increased risk of miscarriage
The link between miscarriage and extreme heat was strongest in the South and Midwest, with peaks in late August and early September.
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Fertility doctors, IVF families, post Roe: ‘We’re anxious’
The chief concern for reproductive rights advocates is so-called "personhood" legislation.
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Three things to know about insurance coverage for abortion
The question of whether an insurance plan covers abortion is not the same as whether abortion is allowed in a state. Coverage issues are more...
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Feds warn pharmacists: Don’t refuse to provide abortion pills
The HHS listed several conditions that are commonly treated with drugs that can induce abortion, warning that withholding the pills could violate...
Expert Commentary
Should treatment be initiated for mild chronic hypertension in pregnancy to improve outcomes?
Yes, antihypertensive medication should be used to reach a goal blood pressure of <140/90 mm Hg in pregnant patients with mild...
From the Editor
Misoprostol: Clinical pharmacology in obstetrics and gynecology
The effect of misoprostol on uterine contraction is greatly influenced by the dose and route of administration
Oxytocin and...
Infectious Disease Consult
Appropriate antibiotic selection for 12 common infections in obstetric patients
An authoritative rundown on antibiotic selection for infections—from BV to UTIs—frequently faced by ObGyns
For the...
Clinical Review
Amniotic fluid embolism: Management using a checklist
Because AFEs are rare, with a high mortality rate, using a visual aid that includes several time-critical steps for management...